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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 1, First Gods & the Mysterious Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author calls the unknown god the _____.
(a) Icarus of Antiquity.
(b) Silver Serpent.
(c) Golden Embryo.
(d) Sunray.

2. The horses of Indra in "The Sacrifice of the Horse" are _____.
(a) Two roan mares.
(b) Two grey donkeys.
(c) Two dapple grays.
(d) Two bay stallions.

3. What was used to protect female mourners instead of mascara or eye-shadow, as stated in the "Burial Hymn"?
(a) Ritually purified butter.
(b) Ash mixed with olive oil.
(c) Blessed berry juice.
(d) Clay from sacred ground.

4. How many people restrain the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

5. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?
(a) Indra.
(b) Kiyamba.
(c) Surya.
(d) Agni.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.

2. How many shafts does the chariot have in "The Boy and the Chariot"?

3. What is the piece of wood attached crosswise at the top of the stake used in the horse sacrifice?

4. What are said to have more powers than the Fathers in heaven?

5. What is the sky divided into in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?

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